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Selma names March 15 as F.D. Reese Day

Frederick D. Reese, a prominent civil rights leader, was and remains one of Selma’s most celebrated community members.

February 16, 2021

Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge

The proposed legislation would create a process for local residents to consider whether the bridge will be renamed.

January 19, 2021

Sewell, Roby speak at dedication of Troy’s John Lewis Hall

The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus.

November 17, 2020

The world will miss Bus Boycott minister Robert Graetz

The bomb was meant to kill Rev. Robert Graetz and his family of five. The carload of KKK boys from Selma who tossed it into the Graetz’s front yard that night in 1958, and then sped away, had every intention of killing all inside. So intent were they that when that first bomb didn’t explode — … Continued

September 21, 2020

Alabama GOP chair: “We expect our elected officials to follow the law” after Dismukes arrest

"Will Dismukes matter: We expect our elected officials, regardless of Party, to follow the laws of our state and nation," Alabama GOP chair Terry Lathan said on Twitter.

August 7, 2020

Alabama lawmaker faces sharp criticism over celebration of former KKK leader

State Rep. Will Dismukes, R-Prattville, is again facing calls to resign over a social media post he made about his participation in an event honoring Confederate heritage. Dismukes posted a photo of himself on Sunday speaking at Fort Dixie the day before, where a yearly event was held celebrating the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, … Continued

July 27, 2020

Celebration of life ceremonies honor Alabama native Rep. John Lewis

The family of Rep. John Lewis has released details of the Celebration of Life ceremonies that will take place over the next six days.

July 25, 2020

Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, released a statement Thursday applauding the decision to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis by allowing his body to lie in state in Alabama’s State Capitol. Lewis will make final crossing from Selma to Montgomery to lie in state in Montgomery, Sewell announced. “In this deeply sorrowful moment of … Continued

July 24, 2020

In memory of John Lewis

The day I was sworn into Congress, a man I had never met before but had heard a lot about and admired approached me to introduce himself and welcome me to the House. His name was John Lewis. He told me he was born and raised in Troy, Alabama, and though he lived and represented … Continued

July 22, 2020